Auditor General flags irregular allowances at NSSF
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 8 - The Auditor General has raised concerns over irregular payment of acting and special duty allowances at the National Social Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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The Auditor General has raised flags over irregular payments of acting and special duty allowances exceeding Sh21.2 million at the National Social Security Fund (NSSF). This violation of public service human resource regulations stems from employees serving in acting capacities beyond the allowed six months without proper approval.
- The irregular payments totaled Sh21.2 million, comprising Sh6.5 million in acting allowances and Sh14.7 million in special duty allowances.
- The Auditor General highlighted that NSSF management breached Sections C4 and C15 of the Public Service Commission (PSC) Human Resource Policies and Procedures Manual (May 2016).
- The affected employees served in acting or special duty roles for periods exceeding the maximum of six months without formal approval from the NSSF Board.
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